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South Texans face a bigger burden than ever to pay rent, study finds
Photo above: The Mueller neighborhood in East Austin on Oct. 7, 2023. Credit: John Jordan/The Texas Tribune By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune And Edinburg Advocate Staff Reports Edinburg, Texas, Jan. 27, 2024 — Texas renters are under more pressure from the state’s high housing costs than ever, according to a Harvard University study released Thursday. The impact…
HCSO Busts Illegal Gambling Operation in Rural Edinburg – Eight Arrested
Photo above: Quinta Los Portillos, situated at the 1900 Block of North 83rd Street in rural Edinburg, Texas, is the site of an alleged illegal gambling operation. Staff Report Edinburg, TX, January 27, 2024 – Hidalgo County Sheriff deputies investigated an alleged gambling operation that resulted in eight arrests and confiscation of a large number of…
VITA tax preparation services set to begin at STC
Photo Caption: Cynthia Sanchez (left), associate professor with STC’s Business Administration program and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site coordinator at the college’s Mid-Valley campus assists volunteers recently at a training. STC will be hosting the VITA program as they prepare to help taxpayers process their returns ahead of the filing deadline on April 15.…
UTRGV College of Engineering and Computer Science Receives Approval for New Ph.D. Program in Computer Science
Photo above: UTRGV President Guy Bailey and university leaders addressed the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board today in Austin as the group moved forward with the approval of the second Ph.D. degree for the College of Engineering and Computer Science. The new Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science with Interdisciplinary Applications will offer rigorous, fundamental…
Siggno and Jennifer Peña Headline ‘Cásate Conmigo’ Tour at 55th Annual Fiesta Edinburg
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – January 26, 2024 — Edinburg, Texas is abuzz with excitement as the 55th Annual Fiesta Edinburg makes its grand return, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce (ECC), the City of Edinburg, and Bert Ogden Fiesta Dealerships. Scheduled to unfold from February 29 to March 3, 2024,…
Edinburg Chamber of Commerce To Host Financial Literacy Workshop for 2024
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – January 26, 2024 — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is set to host a dynamic financial literacy seminar, titled “Get Financially Fit in 2024,” aimed at empowering individuals on their financial journey. Presented by Juan Antonio Gauna of New York Life and James Tafolla of Northwestern Mutual Financial Services, this event…
Edinburg Police Apprehend Robbery Suspect, Seek Public Assistance in Locating Second Culprit
Photo above: Jesse Collet is the second suspect in an robbery investigation. Staff report Edinburg, TX, January 26, 2024 — In a late-night response to a reported robbery on January 15, 2024, Edinburg Police Department (PD) officers engaged in an investigation that led to the arrest of one suspect and the identification of another. The incident…
Deadline for paying Property Taxes is January 31st
Staff Report Edinburg, Texas, January 26, 2024 –January 31, 2024, is the last day that the 2023 Taxes may be paid without penalties and interest. Mailed payments are considered timely if postmarked by January 31, 2024. The Hidalgo County Tax Assessor’s Office business hours are weekdays from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the following locations: EDINBURG MAIN…
Edinburg Introduces ‘Modest’ Utility Rate Adjustment for Infrastructure Upgrades
Staff Report Edinburg, TX, January 25, 2024 — The City of Edinburg announced its decision to implement an adjustment in utility rates, marking the first change in over a decade. The new rates are scheduled to take effect on March 1, 2024, as part of an effort to support essential infrastructure improvements crucial for the city’s…
Museum of South Texas History to Host Presentation on Palm Care and Maintenance
Staff Report Edinburg, TX, September 23, 2023 — The Museum of South Texas History will feature Chuck Malloy from the Palm Society of South Texas in its upcoming Sunday Speaker Series presentation, “Palm Care and Maintenance,” scheduled for January 28 at 2 p.m. The event will take place in the Courtyard Gallery and is open…
